91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Achieves S2O Open Access Target for 2026
Washington, D.C.— The American Society for Microbiology (91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ) is pleased to announce that, following the successful launch of its  (S2O) model in 2025, the society has once again met its sustainability target for the 2026 subscription year. As a result, 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ’s 6 primary research journals will continue to be published open access in 2026, supporting wider accessibility, collaboration and innovation across the microbial sciences.
As one of the world’s largest and most established society publishers, 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ remains committed to expanding global access to high-quality microbiological research while advancing sustainable, community-driven publishing practices. Achieving the S2O sustainability target for a second consecutive year reflects the strong support of libraries, consortia and institutional partners across the academic, government and corporate sectors, as well as the ongoing dedication of 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ’s members.
“The S2O program is central to 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ’s mission to advance the microbial sciences,” said Melissa Junior, Chief Publishing Officer at 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ. “We are deeply grateful to our global partners and to our members, whose collective support enables us to open critical research to the world. Their engagement reinforces the essential role of society publishers in shaping a sustainable future for global knowledge-sharing.”
Since meeting the goal for 2026, all 6 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ S2O journals will allow authors at all institutions—regardless of subscription status—to publish open access, comply with open-access policies and explore the journals’ content for 2026. By removing financial barriers to publishing and access, S2O enables scientists, including early-career researchers and those with limited resources, to engage more fully with the global research community. With the continued success of its S2O program, 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ looks forward to expanding its global reach and the impact of its research.
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The American Society for Microbiology is one of the largest professional societies dedicated to the life sciences, with over 38,000 members. 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ's mission is to promote and advance the microbial sciences.
91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ advances the microbial sciences through conferences, publications, certifications, educational opportunities and advocacy efforts. It enhances laboratory capacity around the globe through training and resources. It provides a network for scientists in academia, industry and clinical settings. Additionally, 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ promotes a deeper understanding of the microbial sciences to all audiences.
